John Herlihy: 5 books

Written by an American Muslim convert who has lived nearly 40 years among the Muslims, the author presents an insider’s account of Islam’s true place within the family of religions, what it means to be a Muslim living in the shadow of the modern world, and how to cultivate a life of spirituality...

John Herlihy takes readers on a journey of understanding to the heart of Islam, the world’s fastest growing religion. Weaving details of Islam’s central beliefs and practices—its Five Pillars—with intimate autobiographical details of his more than thirty years in the religion, Herlihy provides...

In today’s secular environment the two worlds of science and spirituality are alien worlds, distinguished primarily by a deep-seated antagonism in which the principles of spirituality and the pragmatism of modern science exist face to face in a perennial state of confrontation. This profoundly learned...

Is there a wellspring of knowledge that can neutralize the duality of the world by offering a unified vision of the Whole? With originality and insight, the author makes a compelling case for the need to identify the sources of a traditional knowledge that still has the power to enrich people’s lives...

‘Much more than just an engaging book of travel essays and adventures among interesting peoples in exotic lands this book offers a rare glimpse into how outer journeys can become passages to the soul. The author’s own spiritual sensibility allows the reader to experience something of the inner meaning...